Bob’s WA Update

So, it’s New Years Day 2018 and I’m on Course 2, Lesson 10 of my Wealthy Affiliate training. My task is to give an update on my progress.

If I counted correctly, today is my 75th day as a Premium member at Wealthy Affiliate. I’m shocked it’s only been that long. It feels like I’ve been at this a lot longer than that!

Much has happened since that first day:

• Became a Premium member
  
• Completed Course 1: Getting Started and, with this task, am about to complete Course 2.
  
• Completed Course 1 in WA Bootcamp. I found it too much to continue this right now with everything else I need to focus on. I’ll be back!
  
• I have two websites up and running, each on owned domains. One is to promote WA with a focus on guiding network marketers to learn how to build an online presence. The other is a “triple” blog site centering on quality of life issues; working smart, living well and resting easy. I am blogging on each category to bring quality suggestions, solutions and products to my readers’ attention. I realize that is a big bite to chew but I’m also realistic that those will take time to develop.
  
• Both websites have indexed with Google.
  
• I am following 449 fellow members with 367 following me. Building a network of like-minded people has been the unexpected factor. On my first day I had no idea this would be part of the mix, so to speak. I remember getting the first communications, first from Kyle and Carson and then others. The first from Kyle I thought, “Oh… a robot letter. How nice!” So, I responded and much to my surprise, he answered back. Then I received other welcome messages. I wasn’t expecting this thriving community to be part of my daily activities, so I wondered what I got myself into. I then discovered the value I was receiving every day. Now I wonder if I can really offer the same level of value to others.
  
• My ranking has steadily improved to Top 200 status, currently 121. I’m not really technically adept yet so my ability to ”help” is limited. However, I see the value in being connected and bringing some encouragement to other members. I have received so much from this network I’ll never be able to fully repay.
  

Challenges

My biggest challenges have been in the back office technical tasks but I’m getting better at it. Google tools like Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools have me totally perplexed. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing and I’m pretty sure I’m really messing that up! The whole idea of putting every page and post through all the steps it takes to submit them to Google has me wishing it was much more automatic. Whereas I enjoy most of what I’m doing, this is one area I do not enjoy. Even some of the training I’ve seen so far seems way over my head. I will keep trying and hoping I’ll grasp it a little better as time goes on.

I feel that so much has happened in 75 days and yet I feel I haven’t accomplished enough. I can’t imagine what will develop over the next 3-6 months!

Within the next 3 months, I have the goals of:

• Completing Course 3 with the hope of completing Course 4. As I work full time while doing this, my strategy is to keep at it.
  
• Continuing to build out my websites with a priority focus on my blog site.
  
• Research other affiliate opportunities that might create a more immediate income stream. Begin using any appropriate affiliate programs I find that fit my tri-blog website. I not sure Amazon will accept my site until it meets their criteria. They seemed pretty restrictive when I read their affiliate policies.
  
• Continue interacting with my new friends and offer help and encouragement where I can.
  
• Realize the goal of driving traffic to my network marketing business website.
  

My six month goals include:

• Completing all 5 Courses of training.
  
• Becoming more proficient at back office tasks as well as the Google Console and analytical systems.
  
• Continue to improve my website rankings. (Of course!)
  
• Realize some income ($500-$1000) from my efforts.
  
• Maintain or improve my rank at WA (Top 100?) hopefully becoming able to offer a higher level of assistance.
  

My long time goals are:

• Developing a solid part-time income to supplement my retirement within the next 2-3 years.
  
• Help improve the lives of others by having a positive impact, providing valuable information and solutions to work smart, live well and rest easy.
  

I am very proud of my affiliation with Wealthy Affiliate and all of you, my fellow members. I’m thankful for this opportunity and grateful for your support.

Until my next update, I wish you all the best for you and yours and Happy New Year!

~Bob